Motorcyclist (19) seriously injured: rescue operation after dramatic fall!

Motorcyclist (19) seriously injured: rescue operation after dramatic fall!

On April 12, 2025, around 2:20 p.m., there was a serious motorcycle accident on the L200 near Schnepfau, in which a 19-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured. The young man was on the way from Mellau to Au when he tried to overtake. He lost control of his motorcycle, which led to a tragic fall into the bed of the Bregenzer Ache. The driver suffered serious head injuries and was treated urgently.

The emergency services reacted promptly. Resuscitation by emergency doctors and first aiders began immediately at the scene of the accident. They worked intensively to save the motorcyclist's life. He was then flown with the “Gallus 1” rescue helicopter to the Feldkirch State Hospital, where his condition was critical upon arrival.

Emergency services and road closure

Several fire departments, including the Schnepfau and Mellau fire departments and the Mellau mountain rescue service, were on site and supported the emergency doctor. The Alpine Task Force North also helped the police with the rescue operation. Due to the accident, the L200 had to be closed in both directions for around an hour to make work easier for the emergency services.

First aid in an emergency

In such critical situations, it is crucial to know the correct first aid measures. If you are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident, you should first check whether the victim is accessible. A helmet on your head can indicate serious injuries. Precautions should be taken when removing the helmet to avoid further injury. The removal should ideally be done by two people in order to stabilize the driver's head during the process.

The injured person’s breathing must also be checked. If breathing is not possible, immediate resuscitation measures should be initiated. Emergency calls should be made as soon as the helmet is removed. Every first responder should know that they are not liable for mistakes if they act with good intentions. Timely and correct first aid can be crucial in such cases to ensure the survival of the injured person, as well ADAC emphasized.

This unfortunate incident highlights the dangers of motorcycling and the importance of first aid measures, which can save lives in an emergency. Loud 5min.at It is extremely important that both drivers and other road users remain alert at all times.

In another report states Vorarlberg ORF stated that the exact circumstances of the fall are not yet fully understood, but the serious injuries to the motorcycle are beyond question.